All units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force conducted their first training in 2026 from Jan. 4-6, focusing on multiple subjects to enhance tactics and real combat capabilities.
At an airport in east China, several J-16 fighter jets from the PLA Eastern Theater Command took off in sequence to conduct a confrontation training. Above the clouds, opposing red and blue forces continuously changed tactics as they engaged in intense air combat.
Highlighting long-range precision strikes and maritime air support, an air unit from the Central Theater Command, flying several H-6K bombers, tested their capabilities in low-altitude penetration and electromagnetic confrontation.
Meanwhile, an air unit from the Northern Theater Command conducted a series of search and rescue trainings, as well as flights at low altitude and instrument flying under extreme weather conditions, to enhance the force's all-time and all-domain search and rescue capabilities.
PLA Air Force conducts first combat training in 2026
Protesters filled Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Saturday, rallying in solidarity with Venezuela and denouncing U.S. influence in Latin America.
The United States launched a large-scale military operation against Venezuela in the early hours of Jan 3, taking by force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Holding numerous flags and banners while chanting slogans intermittently, a huge crowd of protesters criticized U.S. military actions against Venezuela and the unlawful control over President Maduro and his spouse, calling for respect for national sovereignty and regional peace.
"We oppose the U.S. intervention and hegemony towards the countries in Latin America. The United States has flagrantly trampled on international law, bombed Caracas and kidnapped the Maduro couple. The U.S. interventionism has become extremely blatant. We must firmly oppose and be highly vigilant, because this is not only related to a certain country, but also to all countries," said a protester.
"We demand that the United States stop interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs. The country must immediately cease its exploitation and plundering of the countries in Latin America," said another protester.
Protest erupts in Mexico City over US military operation in Venezuela
